Portland, Ore., June 24, 2016 – Paragon BioTeck, Inc., announced today that it will now offer the Comfortear® punctal occlusion product line, including the long-term Comfortear® Punctum Plugs and the Comfortear® Lacrisolve® 180 Absorbable Punctum Plugs, to physicians through the ALPHAEON® ShoutStore™ platform. The ShoutStore™ platform is an online marketplace where specialty physicians and their staff can learn about thousands of rated and reviewed products and purchase products available for sale under a broad affinity program.
“The inclusion of our punctal occlusion products in the ALPHAEON® ShoutStore™ represents our commitment to optimize patient care and improve ocular health by providing physicians access to our dry eye therapies through leading industry platforms,” remarked Paragon BioTeck President & CEO, Patrick Witham. “This is an exciting advancement fully aligned with our mission to develop and bring to market innovative ophthalmic solutions, therapies, and devices that address unmet and underserved medical needs.”
About the Comfortear® punctal occlusion product line
Paragon BioTeck, Inc., has developed a line of absorbable and non-absorbable punctum plugs to provide occlusion therapy to treat symptoms associated with dry eye disease that may result from allergies, cataracts, or contact lens intolerance.
About Paragon BioTeck, Inc.
Paragon BioTeck, Inc., is a privately held pharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in the development and commercialization of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices and therapies. Our portfolio of products is designed to protect and preserve eyesight and deliver comfort to the eyes. These products include the Comfortear® Lacrisolve® 180 Absorbable Punctum Plug, Comfortear® Punctum Plug, preservative-free ilast® range of products and the FDA-approved Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, available in 2.5% and 10%. For more information, please visit paragonbioteck.com.
About ALPHAEON®
ALPHAEON Corporation is a social commerce company with the goal of transforming self-pay healthcare by bringing to market highly innovative products and services to promote consumer wellness, beauty and performance. The company works in partnership with board certified physicians ensureing access to leading advancements in lifestyle healthcare. For more information, please visit www.alphaeon.com.
ALPHAEON® and ShoutStore™ are trademarks of ALPHAEON Corporation.
